Ordinance No. G36-18 AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE 2015 AS THE BUILDING CODE FOR THE CITY OF ELGIN WHEREAS, the City of Elgin is a home rule unit pursuant to the Constitution of the State of Illinois and, as a home rule unit, may exercise any power and perform any function pertaining to its government and affairs; and WHEREAS, the regulation of building and construction activities within the City relates to the public health, safety and welfare, and pertains to the government and affairs of the City. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ELGIN, ILLINOIS: Section 1. That Chapter 16.04 entitled “Building Code” of the Elgin Municipal Code, 1976, as amended, be and is hereby repealed. Section 2. That Chapter 16.04 entitled “Building Code” be and is hereby added to the Elgin Municipal Code, 1976, as amended, to read as follows: "Chapter 16.04 BUILDING CODE Sections: 16.04.010 Adopted-Exceptions. 16.04.020 Additions, Insertions, and Changes. 16.04.030 Sidewalks, Approaches and Driveways-When Required. 16.04.040 Fence Installation. 16.04.050 Assessor’s Receipt. 16.04.060 Street Numbers. 16.04.070 Construction Operations. 16.04.080 Conflicts With Other Provisions. 16.04.010 ADOPTED-EXCEPTIONS. That a certain document, one (1) copy of which is on file in the office of the City Clerk of the City of Elgin, being marked and designated as the International Building Code 2015, as published by the International Code Council, be and is hereby adopted as and shall be known as the Building Code of the City of Elgin for establishing minimum regulations governing the construction, alteration, addition, repair, removal, demolition, location, occupancy, and maintenance of all buildings and structures; and each and all of the regulations, provisions, penalties, conditions and terms of said International Building Code 2015 are hereby referred to, adopted, and made a part hereof, as if fully set out in this ordinance, with the additions, insertions, deletions and changes prescribed in this chapter.
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Ordinance No. G36-18
AN ORDINANCE
ADOPTING THE INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE 2015
AS THE BUILDING CODE FOR THE CITY OF ELGIN
WHEREAS, the City of Elgin is a home rule unit pursuant to the Constitution of the State
of Illinois and, as a home rule unit, may exercise any power and perform any function pertaining
to its government and affairs; and
WHEREAS, the regulation of building and construction activities within the City relates
to the public health, safety and welfare, and pertains to the government and affairs of the City.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ELGIN, ILLINOIS:
Section 1. That Chapter 16.04 entitled “Building Code” of the Elgin Municipal Code,
1976, as amended, be and is hereby repealed.
Section 2. That Chapter 16.04 entitled “Building Code” be and is hereby added to the Elgin
Municipal Code, 1976, as amended, to read as follows:
"Chapter 16.04
BUILDING CODE
Sections:
16.04.010 Adopted-Exceptions.
16.04.020 Additions, Insertions, and Changes.
16.04.030 Sidewalks, Approaches and Driveways-When Required.
16.04.040 Fence Installation.
16.04.050 Assessor’s Receipt.
16.04.060 Street Numbers.
16.04.070 Construction Operations.
16.04.080 Conflicts With Other Provisions.
16.04.010 ADOPTED-EXCEPTIONS.
That a certain document, one (1) copy of which is on file in the office of the City Clerk of the City
of Elgin, being marked and designated as the International Building Code 2015, as published by
the International Code Council, be and is hereby adopted as and shall be known as the Building
Code of the City of Elgin for establishing minimum regulations governing the construction,
alteration, addition, repair, removal, demolition, location, occupancy, and maintenance of all
buildings and structures; and each and all of the regulations, provisions, penalties, conditions and
terms of said International Building Code 2015 are hereby referred to, adopted, and made a part
hereof, as if fully set out in this ordinance, with the additions, insertions, deletions and changes
prescribed in this chapter.
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16.04.020 ADDITIONS, INSERTIONS AND CHANGES.
The International Building Code 2015 is amended and revised in the following respects:
Section 101.1 Title, shall be amended to read as follows:
These regulations shall be known as the Building Code of the City of Elgin, hereinafter
referred to as “this chapter” or “this code.”
Section 101.4 Referenced codes, shall be amended to read as follows:
The other codes listed in Sections 101.4.1 through 101.4.8 and referenced elsewhere in this
code shall be considered part of the requirements of this code to the prescribed extent of
each such reference.
Section 101.4.1 Gas, shall be amended to read as follows:
The provisions of Chapter 16.20 and Chapter 16.32 of the Elgin Municipal Code, 1976, as
amended, shall apply to the installation of gas piping from the point of delivery, gas
appliances and related accessories as covered in this code. These requirements apply to
gas piping systems extending from the point of delivery to the inlet connections of
appliances and the installation and operation of residential and commercial gas appliances
and related accessories.
Section 101.4.2 Mechanical, shall be amended to read as follows:
The provisions of the International Mechanical Code 2015, as amended by Chapter 16.32
of the Elgin Municipal Code, 1976, as amended, shall apply to the installation, alterations,
repairs, and replacement of mechanical systems, including equipment, appliances, fixtures,
fittings and/or appurtenances, including ventilating, heating, cooling, air-conditioning and
refrigeration systems, incinerators, and other energy related systems.
Section 101.4.3 Plumbing, shall be amended to read as follows:
The provisions of State of Illinois Plumbing Code, as amended by Chapter 16.20 of the
Elgin Municipal Code, 1976, as amended, shall apply to the installation, alteration, repairs
and replacement of plumbing system, including equipment, appliances, fixtures, fittings
and appurtenances, and where connected to a water or sewage system. The provisions of
77 Illinois Administrative Code Chapter I: Department of Public Health Subchapter r: Part
905 et seq., as amended, shall apply to private sewage disposal systems.
Section 101.4.4 Property maintenance, shall be amended to read as follows:
The provisions of the International Property Maintenance Code 2012, as amended by
Chapter 16.12 of the Elgin Municipal Code, 1976, as amended, shall apply to existing
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structures and premises; equipment and facilities; light, ventilation, space heating,
sanitation, life and fire safety, hazards; responsibilities of owners, operators and occupants;
and occupancy of existing premises and structures.
Section 101.4.5 Fire prevention, shall be amended to read as follows:
The provisions of the International Fire Code 2015, as amended by Chapter 16.28 of the
Elgin Municipal Code, 1976, as amended, shall apply to matters affecting or relating to
structures, processes and premises from the hazard of fire and explosion arising from the
storage, handling or use of structures, materials or devices; from conditions hazardous to
life, property or public welfare in the occupancy of structures or premises; and from the
construction, extension, repair, alteration or removal of fire suppression, automatic
sprinkler systems and alarm systems or fire hazards in the structure or on the premises from
occupancy or operation.
Section 101.4.6 Energy, shall be amended to read as follows:
The provisions of the State of Illinois Energy Conservation Code, as amended, shall apply
to all matters governing the design and construction of buildings for energy efficiency.
Section 101.4.7, Existing Buildings, shall be created to read as follows:
The provisions of the International Existing Building Code 2015, as amended by Chapter
16.06 of the Elgin Municipal Code, 1976, as amended, shall apply to provide alternative
approaches to repair, alteration and additions to existing buildings, to make the alteration
process easier, while maintaining basic levels for fire prevention, structural and life safety
features of the rehabilitated building.
Section 101.4.8 Electrical, shall be created to read as follows:
The provisions of NFPA 70 National Electric Code 2014 Edition as amended by Chapter
16.24 of the Elgin Municipal Code, 1976, as amended, shall apply to the installation of
electrical systems, including alteration, repairs, replacement, equipment, appliances,
fixtures, fittings and appurtenances thereto.
Section 103.1 Creation of enforcement agency, shall be amended to read as follows:
The Community Development Department may be referred to as the Department of
Building Inspection for the purposes of this chapter and the Director of the Community
Development Department may be referred to as the code official for the purposes of this
chapter. Any reference to the terms code official, building code official or official in this
code shall also include the authorized designee of such code official, building code official
or official.
Section 103.2 Appointment, shall be deleted in its entirety.
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Section 103.3 Deputies, shall be deleted in its entirety.
Section 104.4 Inspections, shall be amended to read as follows:
The building official, or designee, shall make all of the required inspections. The building
official is authorized to engage such expert opinion as deemed necessary to report upon
unusual technical issues that arise.
Section 104.7 Department records, shall be deleted in its entirety.
Section 104.8 Liability, shall be deleted in its entirety.
Section 105.1 Required, shall be amended to read as follows:
Any owner or owner’s authorized agent who intends to construct, enlarge, alter, repair,
move, demolish, or change the occupancy of a building or structure, or to erect, install,
enlarge, alter, repair, remove, convert or replace any electrical, gas, mechanical or
plumbing system, the installation of which is regulated by this code or any other code
adopted by the City of Elgin or to cause any such work to be done, shall first make
application to the building official and obtain the required permit.
Section 105.1.1 Annual permit, shall be deleted in its entirety.
Section 105.1.2 Annual permit records, shall be deleted in its entirety.
Section 105.2 Work exempt from permit, subsection entitled Building, #1 shall be amended to read
as follows:
One-story detached accessory structures used as playhouses and similar uses, provided the
floor area does not exceed 120 square feet (11.15 m) and the floor is less than 4 feet above
grade.
Section 105.2 Work exempt from permit, subsection entitled Building, #2 shall be deleted in its
entirety.
Section 105.2 Work exempt from permit, subsection entitled Building, #4 shall be deleted in its
entirety.
Section 105.2 Work exempt from permit, subsection entitled Building, #6 shall be deleted in its
entirety.
Section 105.2 Work exempt from permit, subsection entitled Mechanical, #4 shall be amended to
read as follows:
Steam, hot or chilled water piping within any heating or cooling equipment, used for
production only.
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Section 105.3.1 Action on application, shall be amended to read as follows:
The building official, or designee, shall examine or cause to be examined applications for
permits and amendments thereto within a reasonable time after filing. If the application or
the construction documents do not conform to the requirements of pertinent laws, the
building official, or designee, shall reject such application in writing, stating the reasons
therefore. If the building official, or designee, is satisfied that the proposed work conforms
to the requirements of this code, or any other code adopted by the City of Elgin, and laws
and ordinances applicable thereto, the building official, or designee, shall issue a permit
therefore as soon as practicable.
Section 105.7 Placement of permit, shall be amended to read as follows:
A. A true copy of the building permit shall be kept on the site of operations, open to public
inspection during the entire time of prosecution of the work and until the completion
of the same.
B. A placard issued by the code official shall be posted at the site of operations, which
placard shall be posted at an exterior location not more than 100 feet from the lot line
of the subject property nearest to any street or other thoroughfare. Such placard shall
contain the following information:
1. Address of the property for which the permit was issued.
2. The number of the building permit, as provided by the Department of Code
Administration & Development Services.
3. A description of the permit type issued.
4. The date of the permit’s issuance.
5. The name(s) of the permit holder(s) and contractor(s) performing the work
authorized in the permit.
6. The signature of the code official.
Section 108.3 Temporary power, shall be amended to read as follows:
The building official, or designee, may authorize the temporary supply and use power in
part of an electric installation before such installation has been fully completed and a final
certificate of completion has been issued. The part of an electric installation covered by
the temporary certificate shall comply with the requirements specified for temporary
lighting, heat or power as set forth in Chapter 16.24 of the Elgin Municipal Code, 1976, as
amended.
Section 109.2 Schedule of permit fees shall be amended to read as follows:
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The fee for each plan examination, building permit and inspection shall be paid in
accordance with Chapter 16.48 of the Elgin Municipal Code, 1976, as amended.
Section 110.3.5 Lath or gypsum board inspection, shall be amended to read as follows:
Insulation inspection: After all rough inspections are completed and before drywall or
plaster lath is installed an insulation inspection is required.
Section 110.4 Inspection agencies, shall be deleted in its entirety.
Section 110.5 Inspection requests, shall be amended to read as follows:
It shall be the duty of the holder of the building permit or their duly authorized agent to
notify the building official when work is ready for inspection at least 24 hours prior to the
inspection request time. It shall be the duty of the permit holder to provide access to and
means for inspection of such work for any inspections that are required by the code.
Section 111.1 Use and occupancy, shall be amended to read as follows:
A building, structure or tenant space shall not be used or occupied, and a change in existing
use or occupancy classification of a building, structure or tenant space or portion thereof
shall not be made, until the building official has issued a certificate of occupancy thereof
as provided herein. The certificate of occupancy shall be posted in a visible area in the
building, structure or tenant space. Issuance of a certificate of occupancy shall not be
construed as an approval of a violation of the provisions of this code or of other ordinances
of the jurisdiction.
Exception: Certificate of occupancy are not required for work exempt from permits in
accordance with Section 105.2.
Section 111.1.1 entitled Certificate of Re-occupancy, shall be created to be located immediately
following section 111.1, and to read as follows:
Certificate of Re-occupancy. Any person seeking to establish an occupancy in an existing
building or any portion thereof shall be required to obtain a Certificate of Re-occupancy.
Every Certificate of Re-occupancy shall state that the new occupancy complies with all
applicable provisions of the Elgin Municipal Code, 1976, as amended, including the
Building Code, Existing Building Code, Plumbing Code, Heating, Ventilating and
Mechanical Code, Fire Prevention Code and zoning ordinance and that all building systems
are operational.
Section 111.3 Temporary occupancy, shall be amended to read as follows:
The building official may issue a temporary certificate of occupancy before the completion
of the entire work covered by the permit provided that the portion or portions of the
building or structure that are to be occupied meet all health and safety standards and
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requirements. The building official shall issue a letter stating the time period in which all
required work is to be completed and such letter shall be signed by the permit holder or his
or her authorized representative. The letter shall contain specific dates for the completion
of each outstanding item. The failure to complete each outstanding item by the specified
date shall result in the revocation of the certificate of occupancy and the vacation of the
building or structure within 24 hours.
Section 111.5 Partial occupancy, shall be created to read as follows:
The building official is authorized to issue a partial occupancy for the installation of
machines, equipment, furniture, or other items required before the commencement of
business. The portion of the building or structure that is to be occupied must meet all health
and safety standards and requirements.
Section 113.1 General shall be amended to read as follows:
In order to hear and decide appeals of orders, decisions or determination made by the
building official relative to the application and interpretation of this code, there shall be
and is hereby created a board of appeals. The board of appeals shall consist of the Building
Commission members and shall hold office at its pleasure. The board shall adopt rules of
procedure for conducting its business.
Section 113.3 Qualifications, shall be deleted in its entirety.
Section 114.4 Violation penalties, shall be amended to read as follows:
Any person who violates a provision of this code or fails to comply with any of the
requirements thereof or who erects, constructs, alters or repairs a building or structure in
violation of the approved construction documents or directive of the building official, or of
a permit or certificate issued under the provisions or the code, shall be subject to penalties
as prescribed by Chapter 1.20 of the Elgin Municipal Code, 1976, as amended.
Section 115.2 Issuance, shall be amended to read as follows:
The stop work order shall be in writing and shall be posted on the property where the
violation exists. All persons working in the building or structure at that time of the posting
of the stop work order shall be notified that the stop work order was posted. Upon issuance
of a stop work order, the cited work shall immediately cease. The stop work order shall
state the reasons for the issuance of the order.
Section 310.5 Residential Group R-3, shall be amended to read as follows:
Residential Group R-3 shall include all buildings arranged for occupancy as one or two
family dwelling units and multiple single family dwellings where each unit has an
independent means of egress and is separated by an approved two-hour rated fire
separation assembly. Residential Group R-3 shall further include residential occupancies
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where the occupants are primarily permanent in nature and not classified as group R-1, R-
2, R-4 or I, including: Buildings that do not contain more than two dwelling units;
Boarding houses (nontransient) with 16 or fewer occupants;
Boarding houses (transient) with 10 or fewer occupants;
Care facilities that provide accommodations for five or fewer persons receiving
care;
Congregate living facilities (nontransient) with 16 or fewer occupants;
Congregate living facilities (transient) with 10 or fewer occupants.
Section 406.3.1 Classification, shall be amended to read as follows:
Private garages and carports shall be classified as Group U occupancies. Each private
garage shall not be greater than 1,000 square feet (93 m2) in area. Multiple private garages
are permitted in a building where each private garage is separated from the other private
garages by 1-hour fire barriers in accordance with Section 707, or 1-hour horizontal
assemblies in accordance with Section 711, or both. In a multi-family building, if the
building is not fire-sprinklered, a heat detection system shall be installed in the garage
areas.
Section 406.3.4.1 Dwelling unit separation, shall be amended to read as follows:
The private garage shall be separated from the residence and its attic as follows:
The wall(s) separating the garage from habitable areas of the house shall have one layer
of 5/8” fire code type gypsum board on both sides of the wall(s) or equivalent. Where
a gable type connection is used, the same construction shall be utilized as that
separating the garage from the adjacent habitable space. When the garage ceiling is to
be finished to separate the garage from the attic space, two (2) layers of 5/8” fire code
type gypsum board or equivalent shall be installed. The second layer of gypsum board
shall be positioned perpendicular to the first layer. All joints shall be taped and
spackled. Where habitable rooms are constructed over the garage, all walls shall have
one layer of 5/8” fire code type gypsum board or equivalent applied and the ceiling will
have two layers 5/8” fire code type gypsum board or equivalent. The door opening
between the garage and the residence shall have a minimum fire rating of 20 minutes
and be equipped with a closer.
Section 406.3.4.3 Ducts, shall be amended as follows:
Ducts in a private garage and ducts penetrating the walls or ceiling/floors separating
the dwelling unit from the garage shall be constructed of a minimum no.26 gage sheet
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steel and have no openings into the garage. Ducts in the garage shall be enclosed with
5/8” fire code type gypsum board or equivalent.
Section 407.2.6 Nursing home cooking facilities, subparagraphs 7 and 8, shall be amended to read
as follows:
7. A commercial cooking hood installed and constructed in accordance with Section 506
of the International Mechanical Code 2015, as amended by Chapter 16.32 of the Elgin
Municipal Code, as amended, is provided over the cooktop or range.
8. The commercial cooking hood provided over the cooktop or range shall be equipped
with an automatic fire-extinguishing system of a type recognized for protection of
commercial cooking equipment. Pre-engineered automatic extinguishing systems shall
be tested in accordance with UL300A and listed and labelled for the intended
application. The system shall be installed in accordance with this code, its listing and
the manufacturer’s instruction.
Section 501.2 Address identification, shall be amended to read as follows:
New and existing buildings shall be provided with approved Arabic address numbers or
letters. Each character shall be not less than 5 inches (127.5 mm) in height and not less than
0.5 inch (12.7 mm) in width. They shall be installed on a contrasting background and be
plainly visible from the street or road fronting the property. When required by the code
official, address numbers shall be provided in additional approved locations to facilitate
emergency response. Where access is by means of a private road and the building address
cannot be viewed from the public way, a monument, pole or other approved sign or means
shall be used to identify the structure. Address numbers shall be maintained.
Table 504.4 ALLOWABLE NUMBER OF STORIES ABOVE GRADE PLANE, shall be
amended such that a reference to footnote “d” shall be added to all “OCCUPANCY
CLASSIFICATIONS” in the NS (non-sprinklered rows) of each occupancy classification entry.
In addition, a reference to new footnote “i” shall be added to all “OCCUPANCY
CLASSIFICATIONS” in the NS (non-sprinklered rows) of each occupancy classification entry.
Table 504.4 ALLOWABLE NUMBER OF STORIES ABOVE GRADE PLANE, shall be
amended to add a new Footnote “i,” which shall read as follows:
i. Refer to amended sections 903.2.01 through 903.2.9.1 for fire sprinkler requirements.
Table 506.2 ALLOWABLE AREA FACTOR IN SQUARE FEET, shall be amended such that a
reference footnote “d” shall be added to all “OCCUPANCY CLASSIFICATIONS” in the NS
(non-sprinklered rows) of each occupancy classification entry. In addition, a reference to new
footnote “i” shall be added to all “OCCUPANCY CLASSIFICATIONS” in the NS (non-
sprinklered rows) of each occupancy classification entry.
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Table 504.4 ALLOWABLE NUMBER OF STORIES ABOVE GRADE PLANE, shall be
amended to add a new Footnote “i,” which shall read as follows:
i. Refer to amended Sections 903.2.01 through 903.2.9.1 for fire sprinkler requirements.
Section 506.2.3 Single-occupancy, multi-story buildings, Paragraph Sa shall be amended to read
as follows:
Sa = Actual number of building stories above grade plane, not to exceed three. For
buildings equipped throughout with an automatic sprinkler system installed in accordance
with Section 903.3.1.1, use the actual number of stories above grade plane, not to exceed
four.
Section 506.2.4 Mixed-occupancy, multi-story buildings, Exception shall be amended to read as
follows:
For buildings designed as separated occupancies under Section 508.4 and equipped
throughout with an automatic sprinkler system installed in accordance with Section
903.3.1.1, the total building area shall be such that the aggregate sum of the ratios of the
actual areas of each story divided by the allowable area of such stories determined in
accordance with Equation 5-3 based on the applicable provisions of Section 508.1, shall
not exceed four.
Section 507.3 Non-sprinklered, one-story buildings, shall be amended to read as follows:
The area of a Group F-2 or S-2 building no more than one story in height shall be limited
to 7,500 square feet per Sections 903.2.4 and 903.2.10 amended.
Section 507.14 Subdivision of existing unlimited area building, shall be created to read as follows:
Subdivision of Existing Unlimited Area Buildings. Lawfully existing unlimited area
buildings divided by new lot lines are not required to comply with the setback regulations
set forth in this section provided each of the following requirements is met:
1. A fire separation rating at the lot line dividing the building shall have a minimum fire-
resistance rating of 3 hours.
2. The existing building complied with all requirements for unlimited area building
regulations prior to the subdivision.
3. Building areas being subdivided must be of the same use group.
4. Any addition or alteration of any portion of a building shall comply with all
requirements for an unlimited area building.
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Table 601 FIRE-RESISTANCE RATING REQUIREMENTS FOR BUILDING ELEMENTS
(HOURS), shall be amended to add a reference to new footnote g to TYPE IIA, TYPE IIIA and
TYPE VA construction types.
Table 601 FIRE-RESISTANCE RATING REQUIREMENTS FOR BUILDING ELEMENTS
(HOURS), shall be amended to add a new footnote “g,” which shall read as follows:
g. An approved automatic sprinkler system in accordance with Section 903.3.1.1 shall be
allowed to be substituted for 1-hour fire-resistance-rated construction, provided such
system is not otherwise required by other provisions of the code or used for an allowable
area increase in accordance with Table 506.2 or an allowable height increase in accordance
with Tables 504.3 and 504.4. The 1-hour substitution for the fire resistance of exterior walls
shall not be permitted.
Section 603.1 Allowable materials, subparagraph 1.4 shall be created to read as follows:
Such applications as approved by the Building Official and the Fire Code Official.
Section 603.1.2 Piping, shall be amended to read as follows:
The use of combustible piping materials shall be permitted when installed in accordance
with the limitations of the International Mechanical Code 2015 as amended by Chapter
16.32 of the Elgin Municipal Code, 1976, as amended, and the state of Illinois Plumbing
Code as amended by Chapter 16.20 of the Elgin Municipal Code, 1976, as amended.
Section 603.1.3 Electrical, shall be amended to read as follows:
The use of electrical wiring methods with combustible insulation, tubing, raceways, and
related components shall be permitted when installed in accordance with the limitations of
the NFPA 70 National Electrical Code 2014 Edition as amended by Chapter 16.24 of the
Elgin Municipal Code, 1976, as amended.
Section 703.7 Marking and identification, shall be amended to read as follows:
Fire walls, fire barriers, fire partitions, smoke barriers and smoke partitions or any other
wall required to have protected openings or penetrations shall be effectively and
permanently identified with signs or stenciling. Such identification shall:
1. Be located in accessible concealed floors, floor-ceiling or attic spaces;
2. Be repeated at intervals not exceeding 30 feet (914 mm) measured horizontally along
the wall or partition, and
3. Including lettering not less than 2 inches (50.8 mm) in height, incorporating the
suggested wording: “FIRE AND/OR SMOKE BARRIER–PROTECT ALL
OPENINGS,” or other wording.
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Exception: Walls in Group R-2 occupancies that do not have a removable decorative
ceiling allowing access to the concealed space.
Section 704.9 Impact protection, shall be amended to read as follows:
Where the fire protective covering of a structural member is subject to impact damage from
moving vehicles, the handling of merchandise or other activity, the fire protective covering
shall be protected by corner guards or by a substantial jacket of metal or other
noncombustible material to a height of 8 feet (2438 mm) from the finished floor, or to the
ceiling, whichever is lower. Exception: Corner protection is not required on concrete columns in open or enclosed parking garages.
Section 708.1 General, shall be amended to read as follows:
The following wall assemblies shall comply with this section:
1. Separation walls as required by Section 420.2 for Groups I-1, R-1, R-2, R-3 and R-4.
2. Walls separating sleeping units in occupancies in Group R-1 hotel occupancies, R-2
and I-1.
3. Walls separating tenant spaces and as required by Section 402.4.2.1
4. Corridor walls as required by Section 1012.1.
5. Elevator lobby separation as required by Section 3006.2.
6. Egress balconies as required by Section 1019.2.
Section 716.5.01 Hold open devices, shall be created to be located immediately following section
7.16.5, and to read as follows:
Combination heat and smoke actuated hold open devices, when used, shall be installed on
both sides of the wall, interconnected so that the operation of any single device will permit
the door to close. Combination smoke and heat detectors shall be installed at the door
opening and at the ceiling in conformance with NFPA 80, as listed in Appendix A unless
otherwise approved by the building official.
Section 901.8 Pump and riser room size, shall be amended to read as follows:
Fire pump and automatic sprinkler system riser rooms shall be designed with adequate
space for all equipment necessary for the installation, as defined by the manufacturer, with
sufficient working room around stationary equipment. Clearances around equipment to
elements of permanent construction, including other installed equipment and appliances,
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shall be sufficient to allow inspection, service, repair or replacement without removing
such elements of permanent construction or disabling the function of a required fire-
resistance-rated assembly. Fire pump and automatic sprinkler system riser rooms shall be
provided with an exterior door large enough to allow removal of the largest piece of
equipment.
Section 901.8.1 Pump and riser room separation, shall be created to be located immediately
following section 901.8, and to read as follows:
A minimum 1-hour fire-rated separation shall be provided for all fire pump and sprinkler
riser rooms.
Section 903.2.01 Automatic sprinkler system, shall be created to be located immediately following
section 903.2, and to read as follows:
An approved automatic sprinkler system shall be installed in every building more than four
(4) stories in height, or where the floor of the upper most story is fifty (50) feet or more
above the lowest level of fire department vehicle access. For the purposes of this section,
basements shall be included as stories. An approved automatic sprinkler system shall be
installed in buildings less than five (5) stories in height as provided in this chapter.
Section 903.2.1.1 Group A-1, shall be amended to read as follows:
1. Use Group A-1. An approved automatic fire suppression system shall be provided
throughout the entire building in all buildings with Use Group A-1 occupancies.
Section 903.2.1.2 Group A-2, shall be amended to read as follows:
Where a Use Group A-2 fire area comprises more than 3000 square feet in area, or is
located either above or below the level of exit discharge of exits that serve the Use Group
A-2 fire area, an approved automatic fire suppression system shall be provided as follows:
1. Throughout the entire story or floor level where the A-2 use Group is located;
2. Throughout all stories and floor levels below the A-2 Use Group; and
3. Throughout all intervening stories and floor levels between the A-2 Use Group and the
level of exit discharge of exits that serve the Use Group A-2 fire area, including the
level of exit discharge.
Section 903.2.1.3 Group A-3, shall be amended to read as follows:
Where a Use Group area exceeds 5000 square feet in area, or is located either above or
below the level of exit discharge of exits that serve the Use Group A-3 fire area, an
approved automatic fire suppression system shall be provided as follows:
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1. Throughout the entire story or floor level where the A-3 Use Group is located;
2. Throughout all stories and floor levels below the A-3 Use Group; and
3. Throughout all intervening stories and floor levels below the A-3 Use Group and the
level of exit discharge of exits that serve the Use Group A-3 fire area, including the
level of exit discharge.
Section 903.2.1.4 Group A-4, shall be amended to read as follows:
Where a Use GroupA-4 fire area exceeds 5000 square feet in area or is located either above
or below the level of exit discharge of exits that serve the Use Group A-4 fire area, an
approved automatic fire suppression system shall be required as follows:
1. Throughout the entire story or floor level where the A-4 Use Group is located;
2. Throughout all stories and floor levels below the A-4 Use Group; and
3. Throughout all intervening stories and floor levels below the A-4 Use Group and the
level of exit discharge of exits that serve the Use Group A-4 fire area, including the
level of exit discharge.
Section 903.2.2.1 Group B, shall be created to be located immediately following section 903.2.2,
and to read as follows:
In all buildings with a Use Group B fire area, an approved automatic fire suppression
system shall be provided as follows:
1. Throughout all buildings with a Use Group B fire area having more than 7500 square
feet in area; or
2. In buildings with two (2) stories when the combined total area of the two (2) floors
exceeds 10,000 square feet; or
3. In buildings of three (3) or more stories regardless of the square footage of each floor.
Section 903.2.3 Group E, shall be amended to read as follows:
Where a Use Group E fire area exceeds 5000 square feet in area, or is located either above
or below the level of exit discharge of exits that serve the Use Group E fire area, an
approved automatic fire suppression system shall be provided as follows:
1. Throughout the entire story or floor level where the E Use Group is located;
2. Throughout all stories and floor levels below the E Use Group; and
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3. Throughout all intervening stories and floor levels below the E Use Group and the level
of exit discharge of exits that serve the Use Group E fire area, including the level of
exit discharge.
Section 903.2.4 Group F-1, shall be amended to read as follows:
In all buildings with a Use Group F-1 and F-2 fire areas, an approved automatic fire
suppression system shall be provided as follows:
1. Throughout all buildings with a Use Group F-1 or F-2 fire area having more than 7500
square feet in area;
2. In buildings with two (2) stories if the combined total area of two (2) floors exceed
10,000 square feet;
3. In buildings with three (3) or more stories regardless of the square footage of each floor;
or
4. In buildings with a Group F-1 occupancy used for the manufacture of upholstered
furniture or mattresses which exceeds 2,500 square feet.
Section 903.2.6 Group I, shall be amended to delete Exception #3.
Section 903.2.7 Groups M, shall be amended to read as follows:
In all buildings with a Use Group M fire area, an approved automatic fire suppression
system shall be provided as follows:
1. Throughout all buildings with a Use Group M fire area having more than 7500 square
feet in area;
2. In buildings with two (2) stories if the combined total area of two (2) floors exceed
10,000 square feet;
3. In buildings with three (3) or more stories regardless of the square footage of each floor;
or
4. In buildings with a Group M occupancy used for the display and sale of upholstered
furniture or mattresses which exceeds 5,000 square feet.
Section 903.2.8.1 Group R-3, shall be amended to read as follows:
Where a one- and two-family dwelling and/or a townhouse is to be located upon land that
was located within the City of Elgin as of the adoption date of this ordinance, such one-
and two-family dwelling shall include fire sprinkler protection in the basement area only.
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This fire sprinkler system can be part of the domestic water system, without backflow
prevention, as long as the system is a looped system with no dead-ends in excess of 2 feet.
Exceptions:
1. When wood I-joists or open web trusses are used and protected with a ½-inch gypsum
wallboard membrane, 5/8-inch wood structural membrane, or equivalent on the
underside of the floor framing member.
2. Wood floor assemblies using dimensional lumber or structural composite lumber equal
to or greater than 2-inch by 10-inch nominal dimension, or other approved floor
assemblies demonstrating equivalent fire protection.
3. An automatic residential fire sprinkler system shall not be required when additions or
alterations are made to existing one- and two-family dwellings that do not have an
automatic residential fire sprinkler system installed.
4. Factory applied “Flac Jacket” to the wood I-joist is an approved alternate as required
by #1 or #2 above with the following notation:
(If the wood I-joist with Flak Jacket protection has been exposed to temperatures
sufficient to activate the coating, the product should no longer be used as the structural
capacity and fire endurance may have been compromised. In such a case, an evaluation
report from a licensed architect or structural engineer will be required to determine
appropriate repairs).
In all such instances above, the general contractor shall be responsible for ensuring that the
homeowner is advised of the availability and benefits of a full automatic fire sprinkler
system (NFPA 13D compliant). Such notification shall be on a form provided by the City
of Elgin and include the printed name and signature of the homeowner.
Where a one- and two-family dwelling is to be located upon land annexed to the City of
Elgin after the adoption date of this ordinance, a full fire sprinkler system shall be required,
installed in accordance with NFPA 13D. This system shall include backflow protection by
use of a double check valve.
Section 903.2.9, Group S-1, shall be amended to read as follows:
In all buildings with a Use Group S-1 fire area, an approved automatic fire suppression
system shall be provided as follows:
1. Throughout all buildings with a Use Group S-1 fire area having more than 7500 square
feet in area;
2. In buildings with two (2) stories if the combined total area of two (2) floors exceed
10,000 square feet;
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3. In buildings with three (3) or more stories regardless of the square footage of each floor;
or
4. In buildings with a Group S-1 occupancy used for the storage of upholstered furniture
or mattresses which exceeds 2,500 square feet.
Section 903.2.9.1 Repair garages, subparagraph no. 2 shall be amended to read as follows:
One-story buildings with a fire area containing a repair garage exceeding 7500 square feet.
Section 903.2.10, Group S-2, shall be amended to read as follows:
In all buildings with a Use Group S-2 fire area, an approved automatic fire suppression
system shall be provided as follows:
1. Throughout all buildings with a Use Group S-2 fire area having more than 7,500 square
feet in area;
2. In buildings with two (2) stories if the combined total area of two (2) floors exceed
10,000 square feet; or
3. In buildings with three (3) or more stories regardless of square footage of each floor.
An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided throughout buildings classified as
enclosed parking garages in accordance with Section 406.4 or where located beneath other
groups.
Exception: Enclosed parking garages located beneath Group R-3 occupancies as applicable
in Section 101.2.
Section 903.3.5 Water supplies, shall be amended to read as follows:
Water supplies for automatic sprinkler systems shall comply with this section and the
standards referenced in Section 903.3.1. The potable water supply shall be protected
against backflow in accordance with the requirements of this section and the State of
Illinois Plumbing Code, as amended by Chapter 16.20 of the Elgin Municipal Code, 1976,
as amended. Hydrant water flow data used for the design of any sprinkler system shall be
no more than 1 year old. A minimum 10% safety factor shall be provided in the fire
protection system hydraulic calculations. On each design drawing, provide a copy of the
hydraulic nameplate for each hydraulically calculated area.
Section 903.3.5.1 Domestic services, shall be amended to read as follows:
A domestic service shall not provide the water supply for the automatic sprinkler system.
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Exception: Single water supply and combination systems may be utilized in conjunction
with a residential fire sprinkler system as part of a looped system where such a system is
permitted under applicable provisions of Chapter 16.36 of the Elgin Municipal Code, 1976,
as amended.
Section 903.3.8.1 Number of sprinklers, shall be amended to read as follows:
Limited area sprinkler systems shall not exceed twenty sprinklers in any single fire area.
Section 903.4.2 Alarms, shall be amended to read as follows:
An approved audible device, located on the exterior of the building in an approved location,
shall be connected to each automatic sprinkler system. In addition, alarm indicating
appliance audio/visual devices shall be seen and heard within all areas of the building. Such
sprinkler water-flow alarm devices shall be activated by water flow equivalent to the flow
of a single sprinkler of the smallest orifice size installed in the system. Where a fire alarm
system is installed, actuation of the automatic sprinkler system shall activate the building
fire alarm system. Where automatic fire sprinklers provide protection to an area with an
approved flow switch interconnected to the fire alarm system, a white strobe shall be
installed at each multi- sprinkler riser.
Section 903.4.2.1 Test Valves, shall be created to be located immediately following section
903.4.2, and to read as follows:
Fire sprinkler system inspector’s test valves shall be accessible at all times and located no
more than 6 feet above finished floor. On multiple riser systems, test valves shall be marked
as to which riser and area it tests.
Section 903.4.3 Floor control valves, shall be amended to read as follows:
Approved supervised indicating control valves shall be provided at the point of connection
to the riser on each floor of all multiple story buildings.
Section 904.13 Domestic cooking systems in Group I-2 Condition 1, shall be amended to read as
follows:
In Group I-2 Condition 1, occupancies where cooking facilities are installed in accordance
with Section 407.2.6 of this code, the commercial cooking hood provided over the cooktop
or range shall be equipped with an automatic fire-extinguishing system of the type
recognized for protection of the domestic cooking equipment. Preengineered automatic
extinguishing systems shall be tested in accordance with UL 300A and listed and labelled
for the intended application. The system shall be installed in accordance with this code, its
listing and the manufacturer’s instructions.
Section 905.3.1 Height, shall be amended to read as follows:
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Class III standpipe systems shall be installed throughout buildings where the floor level of
the highest story is more than 2 stories and/or 26 feet above the lowest level of fire
department vehicle ground access, or where the floor level of the lowest story is more than
2 stories and/or 26 feet below the highest level of fire department vehicle ground access.
Section 905.3.9 Storage warehouses, shall be created to read as follows:
In all warehouse storage areas exceeding 50,000 square feet or where storage exceeds 12
feet high, interior 2 ½” fire hose valves with a 1 ½” reducer to a 1 ½” hose connection shall
be provided. Valves shall be located at each exterior door to the warehouse and/or storage
area. The location of all obstructions and/or rack storage shall be shown on any plans.
Where the system pressure exceeds 100 psi, a “Potter” reduced pressure adjustable type
valve shall be provided.
Section 907.1.4 Control/annunciator panels, shall be created to read as follows:
All fire alarm control panels or full function annunciator panels shall be installed within 10
feet of the building main entrance, sprinkler room, or in a location approved by the fire
code official.
Section 907.2.01, entitled Fire Alarm Application, shall be created to be located immediately
following section 907.2, and to read as follows:
Notwithstanding other provisions within this Section 907.2, fire alarm systems shall be
installed in all buildings or tenant spaces of 2,500 square feet or more where automatic fire
sprinkler systems are not installed.
Section 907.2.7 Group M, shall be amended to read as follows:
A manual fire alarm system that activates the occupant notification system in accordance
with Section 907.5 shall be installed in Group M occupancies where one of the following
conditions exists:
1. The combined Group M occupant load of all floors is 500 or more persons.
2. The Group M occupant load is more than 100 persons above or below the lowest
level of exit discharge.
Multi-tenant Use Group M buildings will be “ring/alert by tenant,” activated by the fire
pull station/automatic fire detection, and shall include a weatherproof clear outside strobe
over the entrance to each tenant space as directed by the fire code official. All outside
strobes to be a minimum 75 candela.
Exceptions:
1. A manual fire alarm system is not required in covered or open mall buildings
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complying with Section 402.
2. A manual fire alarm box shall be required in all buildings when equipped with a fire
alarms system and automatic fire sprinkler system.
Section 907.3.1 Duct smoke detectors, shall be amended to read as follows:
Duct smoke detectors shall be connected to the building’s fire alarm control panel when a
fire alarm system is provided. Activation of a duct smoke detector shall initiate a visible
and audible supervisory signal at a constantly attended location. Duct smoke detectors
shall not be used as a substitute for required open-area detection. Duct smoke detectors
shall be located as provided in Sections 606.2.1, 606.2.2, 606.2.3 and 606.3 of the
International Mechanical Code 2012 as amended by Chapter 16.32 of the Elgin Municipal
Code, 1976, as amended.
The Exceptions to section 907.3.1 shall remain without amendment.
Section 912.1.1 Connection type, shall be created to be located immediately following section
912.1, and to read as follows:
All fire department connections shall be a NST 4” Storz connection with a 30 degree
downturn (Storz type only).
Section 913.1.1 Test outlet valves, shall be created to be located immediately following section
913.1, and to read as follows:
An OS & Y control valve shall be provided on all fire pump test headers.
Section 1015.2 Where required, shall read as follows:
Guards shall be located along open-sided walking surfaces, including mezzanines,
equipment platforms, stairways, ramps and landings which are located more than 30 inches
(762mm) measured vertically to the floor or grade below at any point within 36 inches (914
mm) horizontally to the edge of the open side. Guards shall be adequate in strength and
attachment in accordance with Section 1607.8. Guards shall be located along glazed sides
of stairways, ramps and landings that are located more than 30 inches (762 mm) above the
floor or grade below where the glazing provided does not meet the strength and attachment
requirements in Section 1607.8.
Where retaining walls with differences in grade level on either side of the wall in excess of
30 inches (762mm) are located closer than 2 feet (610mm) to walk, path, parking lot or
driveway on the high side, such retaining walls shall be provided with guards that are
constructed in accordance with this section.
Exception: Guards are not required for the following locations:
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1. On the loading side of loading docks or piers.
2. On the audience side of stages and raised platforms, including steps leading up to
the stage and raised platforms.
3. On raised stage and platform floor areas such as runways, ramps and side stages
used for entertainment or presentations.
4. At vertical openings in the performance area of stages and platforms.
5. At elevated walking surfaces appurtenant to stages and platforms for access to
utilization of special lighting or equipment.
6. Along vehicle service pits not accessible to the public.
7. In assembly seating where guards in accordance with Section 1028.14 are permitted
and provided.
Section 1015.8 Windows openings, shall be amended to read as follows:
In Occupancy Groups R-2 and R-3 and multiple-family dwellings, where the opening of
the sill portion of an operable window is located more than 72 inches above the finished
grade or other surfaces below, the lowest part of the clear opening of the window shall be
at a height not less than 36 inches above the finished floor surface of the room in which the
window is located. Operable sections of windows shall not permit openings that allow the
passage of a 4-inch-diameter sphere where such openings are located with 36 inches of the
finished floor.
Exceptions:
1. Operable windows where the sill portion of the opening is located more than 75 feet
above the finished grade or other surface below and that are provided with window fall
prevention devices that comply with ASTM F 2006.
2. Windows whose openings will not allow a 4-inch-diameter sphere to pass through the
opening when the window is in its largest opened position.
3. Openings that are provided with window fall prevention devices that comply with
ASTM F 2090.
4. Windows that are provided with window opening control devices that comply with
Section 1013.8.1.
Section 1030.2.1 Minimum dimensions, shall be amended to add the following exceptions:
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Exceptions: The minimum net clear opening height of windows below grade shall be 36
inches (914mm). The minimum net clear opening width of windows below grade shall be
24 inches (610mm).
Chapter 11 Accessibility, shall be deleted in its entirety.
Section 1206.3.3 Court drainage, shall be amended to read as follows:
The bottom of every court shall be properly graded and drained to a public storm sewer or
other approved disposal system.
Section 1209.2 Attic spaces, shall be amended to read as follows:
An opening not less than 22 inches by 30 inches (559mm by 762 mm) shall be provided to
any attic area having a clear height of over 30 inches (762 mm). A minimum 30-inch (762
mm) clear headroom in the attic space shall be provided at or above the access opening.
Attic access doors and hatches shall have a mechanical latching device such that the door
will not open unless the latch is physically or manually released. Such doors and hatches
shall be operable from occupant side and achieve a fire-resistance-rating not less than the
assembly being penetrated. The access shall be in a readily accessible location. When
mechanical equipment is located in attics the requirements of Chapter 16.32 of this title
shall apply.
Exception: Doors and hatches that are hinged shall have latches operable from occupant
and non-occupant sides.
Chapter 13 Energy Efficiency, shall be deleted in its entirety.
Section 1404.2 Water-resistive barrier, shall be amended to read as follows:
Asphalt saturated felt free from holes and breaks, weighing not less than 15 pounds per 100
square feet and complying with ASTM D 226 or other approved weather resistant material
shall be applied over studs or sheathing of all exterior walls, with flashing as described in
Section 1405.4, as required. Such felt or material shall be applied horizontally, with the
upper layer lapped over the lower layer not less than two (2) inches. Where vertical joints
occur, material shall overlap not less than six (6) inches.
Exception: Such felt or material is permitted to be omitted in the following situations:
1. In detached accessory buildings unless aluminum or vinyl exterior siding is used.
2. Under paper-backed stucco lath.
Section 1507.2 Asphalt shingles, shall be amended to read as follows:
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The installation of asphalt shingles shall comply with the provisions of this section. The
use of staples for attachment of asphalt shingles is prohibited.
Section 1510.6.01 Screening of mechanical equipment, shall be created to be located immediately
following section 1510.6, and to read as follows:
All rooftop mechanical equipment, on buildings 30 feet (9.15 m) or less in height,
extending more than 36" (913 mm) above the roof, including but not limited to heating, air
conditioning, ventilating or other mechanical equipment, shall be screened or enclosed in
a manner which masks the equipment from view at a distance twice the height of the
building at finished grade elevation.
Construction of the screening or enclosure shall comply with the provisions of the building
code, and shall be of the same character and design as the building.
A building permit shall not be issued for any building unless the screening or enclosure is
included on plans submitted with the building permit application.
Section 1603.1.1.1 Live loads posted, shall be created to be located immediately following section
1603.1.1, and to read as follows:
Where the live loads for which each floor or portion thereof of a commercial or industrial
building is designed to exceed 50 pounds per square foot (2.40 kN/m2), such design live
loads shall be conspicuously posted by the owner at all entrances to all applicable portions
of each story. Signs used for such posting shall be made durable by laminating, framing
or engraving in plastic. The print on such signs shall consist of uppercase letters, be in a
contrasting color and have a font size of at least size 20 points. The code official shall
approve each sign before it is installed. It shall be unlawful to remove or deface such
notices.
Section 1607.12.5 Photovoltaic panel systems, shall be amended to read as follows:
Roof structures that provide support for photovoltaic panel systems shall be designed in
accordance with Sections 1607.12.5.1 through 1607.12.5.4, as applicable. In addition, the
photovoltaic panel system layout shall be designed to allow for a minimum 36” access aisle
to all roof mounted equipment and skylights/vents as well as a 36” access clearance around
the equipment and skylights/vents.
Section 1807.1.4 Permanent wood foundation systems, shall be deleted in its entirety.
Section 1808.10 Horizontal reinforcement, shall be created to read as follows:
Concrete walls shall be reinforced by four (4) number five rods. Two (2) of the number
five rods shall be located twelve (12) inches from the bottom of the wall and the remaining
two (2) number five rods shall be located twelve (12) inches below the top of the wall.
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TABLE 2304.8(3) shall be amended to read as follows:
ALLOWABLE SPANS AND LOADS FOR WOOD STRUCTURAL PANEL
SHEATHING AND SINGLE-FLOOR GRADES CONTINUOUS OVER TWO OR MORE
SPANS WITH STRENGTH AXIS PERPENDICULAR TO SUPPORTS
(Plywood Structural panels are to be marked as a 4/5 rating)a, b
SHEATHING GRADES ROOFc FLOORd
Panel span
rating
roof/floor span
Panel
thickness
(inches)
Maximum span
(inches)
Loade (psf)
Maximum
span (inches)
With edge supportf
Without edge
supportf
Total load
Live load
16\0 5/8 16 16 50 40 0
20\0 5/8 20 20 50 40 0
24\0 5/8 24 20g 50 40 16
24\16 5/8 24 24 50 40 16
32\16 5/8 24 24 50 40 16h
40\20 5/8, 3/4, 7/8 40 32 40 30 24h,i
48\24 21/32, 3/4, 7/8 48 36 45 35 32
54\32 7/8, 1 54 40 45 35 32
60\32 1,1 1/8 60 48 45 35 32
SINGLE FLOOR GRADES ROOFc
FLOORd
Panel span
rating
Panel
thickness (inches)
Maximum span
(inches)
Loade (psf)
Maximum
span (inches)
With edge supportf
Without edge
supportf
Total load
Live load
16 oc 5/8 24 24 50 40 16h
20 oc 5/8, 3/4 24 24 50 40 20h,i
24 oc 23/32, 3/4 48 36 35 25 24
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32 oc 7/8, 1 48 40 50 40 32
48 oc 1 3/32, 1 1/8 60 48 50 40 48
For SI: 1 inch = 25.4 mm, 1 pound per square foot = 0.0479 kN/m2.
a. Applies to panels 24 inches or wider.
b. Floor and roof sheathing conforming with this table shall be deemed to meet the design
criteria of Section 2304.7.
c. Uniform load deflection limitations 1/180 of span under live load plus dead load, 1/240
under live load only.
d. Panel edges shall have approved tongue-and-groove joints or shall be supported with blocking unless 1/4 inch minimum thickness underlayment or 1 1/2 inches of approved cellular or lightweight concrete is placed over the subfloor, or finish floor is 3/4 inch wood strip. Allowable uniform load based on deflection of 1/360 of span is 100 pounds per square floor (psf) except the span rating of 48 inches on center is based on a total load of 65 psf.
e. Allowable load at maximum span.
f. Tongue-and-groove edges, panel edge clips (one midway between each support, except
two equally spaced between supports 48 inches on center), lumber blocking, or other. Only lumber blocking shall satisfy blocked diaphragms requirements.
g. For ½ inch panel, maximum span shall be 24 inches.
h. Span is permitted to be 24 inches on center where ¾ inch wood strip flooring is installed
at right angles to joist.
i. Is permitted to be 24 inches on center for floors where 1½ inches of cellular or lightweight
concrete is applied over the panels.
Table 2304.8(5) shall be amended to read as follows:
ALLOWABLE LOAD (PSF) FOR STRUCTURAL PANEL ROOF
SHEATHING CONTINUOUS OVER TWO OR MORE SPANS
AND STRENGTH AXIS PARALLEL TO SUPPORTS
(Plywood structural panels are five-ply, five-layer unless otherwise noted)a, b
PANEL GRADE THICKNESS
(INCH)
MAXIMUM
SPAN (inches)d
LOAD AT MAXIMUM SPAN (psf)
Structural I Sheathing
Live
Total
5/8 24 70 80
23/32, 3/4 24 90 100
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Sheathing, other grades covered in DOC PS 1or DOC
PS 2
5/8 16 45c 55c
5/8 24 45c 55c
For SI: 1 inch = 25.4 mm, 1 pound per square foot = 0.0479kN/m2.
a. Roof sheathing conforming with this table shall be deemed to meet the design criteria of Section 2304.7.
b. Uniform load deflection limitations: 1/180 of span under live load plus dead load 1/240
under live load only. Edges shall be blocked with lumber of other approved type of edge supports.
c. For composite and four-ply plywood structural panel, load shall be reduced by 15 pounds
per square foot.
d. On spans 16” or greater panel edge clips (one midway between each support, except two equally spaced between supports 48 inches on center), lumber blocking, or other. Only lumber blocking shall satisfy blocked diaphragms requirements.
Chapter 27 Electrical, shall be deleted in its entirety. The provisions of NFPA 70 National Electric
Code 2014 Edition as amended by Chapter 16.24 of the Elgin Municipal Code, 1976 as amended,
shall apply to the installation of electrical systems, including alteration, repairs, replacement,
equipment, appliances, fixtures, fittings and appurtenances thereto.
Chapter 28 Mechanical Systems, shall be deleted in its entirety. The provisions of the International
Mechanical Code 2015, as amended by Chapter 16.32 of the Elgin Municipal Code, 1976, as
amended, shall apply to the installation, alterations, repairs, and replacement of mechanical
systems, including equipment, appliances, fixtures, fittings and/or appurtenances, including
ventilating, heating, cooling, air-conditioning and refrigeration systems, incinerators, and other
energy related systems.
Chapter 29 Plumbing Systems, shall be deleted in its entirety. The provisions of the Illinois State
Plumbing Code as amended by Chapter 16.20 of the Elgin Municipal Code, 1976, as amended,
shall apply to the installation, alteration, repairs and replacement to the plumbing system, including
equipment, appliances, fixtures, fittings and appurtenances, and where connected to a water or
sewage system. The provisions of the 77 Illinois Administrative Code Chapter I: Department of
Public Health Subchapter Part 905 et seq., as amended shall apply to private sewage disposal
systems.
Section 3002.4 Elevator car to accommodate ambulance stretcher, shall be amended to read as
follows:
In buildings three or more stories in height, at least one elevator shall be provided for fire
department emergency access to all floors. Such elevator car shall be of such a size and
arrangement to accommodate a 24-inch by 84-inch (610 mm by 2134 mm) ambulance
stretcher in the horizontal, open position and shall be identified by the international symbol
for emergency medical services (star of life). The symbol shall not be less than 3 inches
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(76 mm) high and shall be placed inside on both sides of the hoistway door frame.
Section 3103.1 General, shall be amended to read as follows:
The provisions of this section shall apply to tents, membrane structures and other structures
erected for a period of less than 30 days or as herein described. Those erected for a longer
period of time shall comply with Section 3102 of this chapter or with all applicable sections
of this chapter where Section 3102 is not applicable. The code official may issue a permit
for temporary construction. Such permit shall be limited as to time of service, but such
temporary construction shall not be permitted for more than 6 months. Tents, air supported
structures and other temporary structures may be erected for a period not exceeding thirty
(30) days for educational, recreational, or similar purposes. Temporary tents may be
erected for a period not exceeding fifteen (15) days for other purposes upon written
application to the building official. Said application shall be made not later than thirty (30)
days prior to the commencement of use of said tent.
Exception: Open-sided tents shall be exempt from the provisions of this section.
Section 3303.4 Vacant lot, shall be amended to read as follows:
Where a structure has been demolished or removed the vacant lot shall be filled with clean
fill to within four (4) inches of finished grade and maintained to the existing grade with
black dirt. Existing grade will match the adjacent lots with provisions for proper drainage.
Section 3303.6 Utility connections, shall be amended to read as follows:
All utilities, including sewer and water, shall be terminated in accordance with the City of
Elgin Utility Disconnection/Termination Policy and at the main, unless otherwise approved
by the Public Works Director in writing.
Section 3303.8, Maintenance of lot, shall be created to read as follows:
Property which will remain vacant for a period of more than six months shall be seeded or
planted with ground cover and the resulting growth maintained.
Section 3303.9 Demolition, shall be created to read as follows:
Where a building, structure or portion thereof has been demolished and a building permit
for any building reconstruction has not been applied for or approved, the demolition shall
include the removal of all below grade walls, vaults, footings, slabs and foundation walls.
Section 3307.1 Protection required, shall be amended to read as follows:
Adjoining public and private property shall be protected from damage during construction,
remodeling and demolition work. Protection must be provided for footings, foundations,
party walls, chimneys, skylights and roofs. Provisions shall be made to control water runoff
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and erosion during construction or demolition activities in accordance with Title 21 of the
Elgin Municipal Code. Erosion control measures shall remain in place until such time that
the associated grounds are stabilized. The person making or causing an excavation to be
made shall provide written notice to the owners of adjoining buildings advising them that
the excavation is to be made and that the adjoining buildings should be protected. Said
notification shall be delivered not less than 10 days prior to the scheduled starting date of
the excavation. Directional signage shall be provided in number, size, location, and content
approved by the building official when deemed necessary by the building official to protect
the general public from construction, remodeling, or demolition work or to provide
advance notification to the general public of changes to pedestrian or vehicular traffic
patterns required to provide same protection.
Appendix A, Employee Qualifications, shall be deleted in its entirety.
Appendix B, Board of Appeals, shall be deleted in its entirety.
Appendix C, Group U-Agricultural Buildings, shall be adopted in its entirety.
Appendix D, Fire Districts, shall be deleted in its entirety.
Appendix E, Supplementary Accessibility Requirements, shall be deleted in its entirety.
Appendix F, Rodent proofing, shall be adopted in its entirety.
Appendix G, Flood-Resistant Construction, shall be adopted in its entirety.
Appendix H, Signs, shall be deleted in its entirety.
Appendix I, Patio Covers, shall be deleted in its entirety.
Appendix J, Grading, shall be deleted in its entirety.
Appendix K, Administrative Provisions, shall be deleted in its entirety.
Appendix L, Earthquake Recording Instrumentation, shall be deleted in its entirety.
Appendix M, Tsunami – Generated Flood Hazard, shall be deleted in its entirety.
16.04.030 SIDEWALKS, APPROACHES AND DRIVEWAYS-WHEN REQUIRED.
A concrete sidewalk and driveway approach, conforming with the specifications established in
Chapter 13.04 of the Elgin Municipal Code, 1976, as amended, shall be required prior to the
issuance of an occupancy permit for any new building or structure that is situated on a lot or plot
of ground which abuts upon any street in the city unless said sidewalk is specifically exempted.
Driveways located on private property must be paved with concrete, masonry pavers or asphalt
prior to the issuance of a permanent occupancy permit.
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16.04.040 FENCE INSTALLATION.
A building permit is required prior to the construction or installation of any fence within the city.
Fences shall be constructed or installed according to the regulations established in Title 19 of the
Elgin Municipal Code, 1976, as amended.
16.04.050 ASSESSOR’S RECEIPT.
No certificate of use and occupancy shall be issued until and unless a non-executed certificate of
use and occupancy has been filed with the township assessor or the county assessor of the county
in which the property is located. The owner of such property shall obtain from the assessor, in the
form prescribed by such official, a receipt showing that the non-executed certificate of use and
occupancy has been filed and that the property is subject to increased assessment from the date of
the issuance of the certificate on a proportionate basis for the year in which the improvement was
completed. The owner of the property shall file such receipt with the building official, and a
certified copy of the certificate, when issued, shall be filed with the assessor.
16.04.060 STREET NUMBERS.
A. Required. All lots, buildings and structures within the corporate limits of the city shall be
assigned a street number in accordance with the numbering system established by the
Department of Code Administration and Development Services.
B. Size and Type. Street numbers shall be displayed in a position easily observed and readable
from the public right-of-way. All numbers shall be in Arabic numerals at least 5 inches high.
(3 inch numbers are acceptable on existing buildings if they are easily visible from the
adjoining street or parking lot.)
C. Location.
1. Prior to the start of construction of any structure on vacant land, the assigned street
number shall be posted in a prominent location, visible from the adjoining street.
2. No structure shall be occupied unless the assigned street number is mounted on the
structure next to the front entrance in a prominent location and visible from the
adjoining street. If that location is not readily visible from the adjoining street, the
number shall be placed elsewhere in close proximity to the front entrance where it is
not obstructed.
3. The street number of multiple tenant buildings with common entrances shall be placed
in a prominent location visible from the adjoining street or parking area. Each tenant
space shall have the numbers or letters assigned to that unit posted on the door of that
unit.
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16.04.070 CONSTRUCTION OPERATIONS.
Construction or alteration operations shall not be carried on prior to sunrise or after sunset unless
approved in writing by the building official. On Sundays the permitted hours for construction or
alteration shall be from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
16.04.080 CONFLICTS WITH OTHER PROVISIONS.
When a provision of this chapter conflicts with any other provision of the Elgin Municipal Code
regulating the same subject matter, either as presently adopted or to be adopted or amended in the
future, the more stringent or restrictive provision shall apply."
Section 3. That all ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict with the provisions of this
ordinance be and are hereby repealed.
Section 4. That this ordinance shall be in full force and effect immediately after its passage
